Buying, selling or leasing a home or commercial property is the most significant financial transaction that many individuals and businesses ever undertake. While this can be an exciting time, without the proper legal guidance, the process can be frustrating, overwhelming and more expensive than necessary. Even if there are no obvious disagreements between the Buyer and Seller, it is advisable for each party to enter into real estate transactions with one’s own attorney who can help steer them away from common pitfalls and facilitate a smooth transfer of property. We represent buyers, sellers and financial institutions in various real estate matters ranging from drafting a purchase and sale contract to obtaining the final title insurance policy. We offer our clients broad-based legal real estate advice and representation in the following transactions: - Real estate sales transactions
- Closings
- Construction contracts
- Leases
- Mortgage-based financing transactions
In addition to real estate transactions, we assist with the following residential and commercial real estate issues: - Land use
- Easements
- Zoning
- Permit appeals
- Tax-free exchanges
- Foreclosures
- Property tax appeals - Value Adjustment Board
- Breach of contract
- Buyer-seller disputes
- Construction (new construction and renovation projects)
- Financing
- Mortgage issues
- Foreclosure and eminent domain matters
- Landlord/tenant matters
If you are considering buying, selling, leasing, or investing in commercial or residential real estate property, consult our firm to ensure that your transaction is structured in the most optimal manner possible.
Recommended LinksNaples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) – This is the Realtors trade organization for the Naples Area. The site includes useful links for those searching for or selling homes. Marco Island Area Association of Realtors (MIAAOR) - This is the Realtors trade organization for Marco Island. The site includes useful links for those searching for or selling homes. State of Florida Real Estate Licensing – State of Florida real estate licensing from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. How to Safeguard Against Fraud When You Buy Property (FL Bar) – This Florida Bar article offers advice for those considering the purchase of land in Florida. If you have questions contact us for an initial consultation. Buying a Home (FL Bar) - This Florida Bar article offers advice for those considering the purchase of a home in Florida. If you have questions contact us for an initial consultation. Mortgage Fraud (FL Bar) - This Florida Bar article offers advice for those considering a mortgage, reverse mortgage or home equity loan in Florida. If you have questions contact us for an initial consultation. |